Website Terms of Use

STC CONSULT — Version 3.0 / 19 June 2026

1. Purpose of the Terms of Use

1. Purpose of the Document

These Website Terms of Use define the conditions governing access to, browsing of and use of the STC CONSULT website, available at www.stcconsult.fr.

2. Scope

These Terms of Use apply to every user who visits the website or consults any of its pages, content, information, links or documents.

 

2. Acknowledgement of the Terms of Use

1. Acknowledgement

Access to and use of the website are governed by these Terms of Use. By continuing to browse the website, the user acknowledges having read them.

2. Users Who Do Not Agree

Any user who does not wish to be bound by these Terms of Use is invited to stop using the website.

3. Applicable Version

The applicable version of the Terms of Use is the version published on the website at the time it is consulted.

 

3. Website Publisher

1. Identification

The website is published by STC CONSULT, a simplified joint-stock company with a sole shareholder (SASU), with a share capital of EUR 30,000, whose registered office is located at 45 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France, registered with the Cannes Trade and Companies Register under SIREN number 983 955 634.

2. Contact

For any questions relating to the website, users may contact STC CONSULT at:

Email: office@stcconsult.fr  —  Telephone: +33 (0)7 54 51 17 43

3. Legal Notice

Information concerning the website publisher, hosting provider and domain name is set out in the Legal Notice available on the website.

 

4. Access to the Website

1. Availability

STC CONSULT endeavours to provide access to the website under the best possible conditions. However, access to the website may be suspended, restricted or interrupted at any time, in particular for maintenance, updates, security reasons, technical incidents or in the event of force majeure.

2. User Equipment

Users are responsible for their computer equipment, internet connection and the protection of their own systems against technical and information-security risks.

 

5. Permitted Use of the Website

1. Permitted Use

Users undertake to use the website in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, these Terms of Use and the rights of STC CONSULT and third parties.

2. Prohibited Conduct

Users must not, in particular:

— interfere with the operation of the website;

— attempt to access systems or data without authorisation;

— distribute unlawful, fraudulent or disparaging content, or content that infringes third-party rights;

— use the website for purposes inconsistent with its intended purpose.

 

6. Content Published on the Website

1. Nature of the Information

The website may present STC CONSULT, its activities, areas of expertise, services, reports, analyses, methodologies and professional materials.

This content is provided for general, informational and professional purposes.

2. No Guarantee of Completeness

STC CONSULT endeavours to keep the information accurate and up to date but does not guarantee its completeness, permanent availability or freedom from errors.

The information may be amended at any time.

 

7. Information and No Personalised Advice

1. Informational Nature of the Content

The information, presentations, studies, analyses, trends and opinions published on the website are provided for general information purposes.

They are prepared on the basis of information available on the date of publication and may be amended or updated at any time.

2. No Personalised Advice

Content made freely available on the website does not, in itself, constitute a personalised consultancy service.

A personalised consultancy engagement requires the prior conclusion of a contract, acceptance of a quotation or another written agreement defining the nature and scope of the assignment entrusted to STC CONSULT.

3. No Financial or Legal Advice

In particular, the information published on the website does not constitute personalised legal, tax, accounting or financial advice, nor does it constitute a solicitation to carry out a transaction involving a financial instrument.

4. Reference to the Legal Disclaimer

The conditions and limitations applicable to information and content published on the website are set out in the Legal Disclaimer available on the website.

 

8. Services, Reports and B2B Relationships

1. Presentation of Services

The website presents the services offered by STC CONSULT for information purposes.

The presentation of a service, report, package or product on the website does not constitute a binding contractual offer or an automated online sales system.

2. Professional Clients

The services and reports offered by STC CONSULT are intended exclusively for professional clients.

3. Ordering and Payment Arrangements

Depending on the circumstances, each service or order is subject to prior discussions, a quotation, a contract, a purchase order or an invoice.

Payments are made by bank transfer in accordance with the terms communicated to the client.

No online payment is processed through the website www.stcconsult.fr.

4. B2B General Terms and Conditions of Sale

The STC CONSULT B2B General Terms and Conditions of Sale apply where they have been communicated to the client and incorporated into the contractual relationship.

 

9. Intellectual Property

1. Protected Content

All elements making up the website, including texts, images, graphics, logos, distinctive signs, structure, layout and content, are protected by intellectual property law.

2. STC CONSULT Rights

Unless otherwise stated, these elements are owned by STC CONSULT or are used under licence or with the relevant authorisation.

Any reproduction, representation, adaptation, modification, distribution or exploitation, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of STC CONSULT is prohibited.

3. Maritend™

Maritend™ is a distinctive sign used by STC CONSULT and dedicated to separate seafood market analysis solutions.

Maritend does not constitute a legal entity separate from STC CONSULT.

4. Permitted Use

Accessing or consulting the website does not transfer any intellectual property rights to the user.

The user is authorised to browse the website and use the available content solely for its internal professional purposes, in accordance with these Terms of Use.

 

10. Hyperlinks

1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including maritend.com.

STC CONSULT has no control over such websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, operation, security or privacy policies.

2. Links to the Website

The creation of a hyperlink to www.stcconsult.fr is permitted provided that it does not adversely affect the rights, image or interests of STC CONSULT and does not create any confusion regarding the origin of the content, the existence of a partnership or any approval by STC CONSULT.

STC CONSULT may request the removal of any link that does not comply with these conditions.

 

11. Personal Data

1. Processing Activities

STC CONSULT may process personal data, in particular in connection with:

— requests sent by email;

— communications with prospective clients and professional clients;

— the preparation of quotations, contracts and invoices;

— the performance and monitoring of services;

— requests relating to reports or other professional products offered by STC CONSULT;

— the technical management and security of the website.

2. Privacy Policy

The arrangements for processing personal data, including the purposes, legal bases, retention periods, recipients and rights of data subjects, are detailed in the Privacy Policy available on the website.

Rights under the GDPR may be exercised by writing to: office@stcconsult.fr

 

12. Cookies

1. Cookies Used on the Website

The website mainly uses cookies that are strictly necessary for its operation, security and the provision of services requested by the user.

2. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

According to the technical information provided by the website developer, no targeted advertising, marketing tracking, behavioural analytics or A/B testing tools are enabled on the website.

The cookies used on the website are not used for advertising or marketing tracking purposes.

3. Exemption from the Requirement to Obtain Consent

Where their sole purpose is to enable or facilitate electronic communications, or where they are strictly necessary to provide a service expressly requested by the user, the relevant cookies are exempt from the requirement to obtain consent in accordance with Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act.

4. Additional Information

Further information about the cookies used, their purposes and retention periods is provided in the website's Cookie Policy.

 

13. Liability of STC CONSULT

1. Use of the Website

To the extent permitted by applicable law, STC CONSULT shall not be liable for damage resulting from:

— use of the website contrary to its intended purpose;

— inappropriate use of the information published on the website;

— an external event;

— a third-party service;

— an interruption beyond its control.

2. Published Information

STC CONSULT endeavours to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

However, it does not guarantee that the information will remain permanently complete or free from material errors, particularly in view of changes in markets, available data and applicable regulations.

3. Third-Party Content and Services

STC CONSULT does not control the content, operation, security or privacy practices of third-party websites and services accessible through the website.

4. Force Majeure and Technical Incidents

STC CONSULT shall not be liable for interruptions or malfunctions resulting from force majeure, a third-party service, the internet network or any other circumstance beyond its control.

5. Liability That Cannot Be Limited

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

 

14. User Liability

1. Use of the Website

Users are responsible for their use of the website and for the information they provide to STC CONSULT.

2. Accuracy of Information Provided

Users undertake to provide accurate and truthful information and not to use the website in a manner that may infringe the rights of STC CONSULT or third parties.

 

15. Amendments to the Terms of Use

1. Updates

STC CONSULT may amend these Terms of Use at any time, in particular to reflect legal, regulatory, technical or functional changes to the website.

2. Applicable Version

The applicable version is the version published on the website on the date it is consulted by the user.

 

16. Supplementary Documents

1. Documents Available on the Website

— Legal Notice;

— Privacy Policy;

— Cookie Policy;

— Legal Disclaimer;

— B2B General Terms and Conditions of Sale, where applicable.

2. Hierarchy of Documents

In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and any of the documents listed above in relation to the specific subject matter governed by that document, the specific document shall prevail.

 

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by French law.

2. Jurisdiction

Any dispute relating to the use of the website shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent courts determined in accordance with the general rules of law.

 

18. Contact

1. Contact Details

For any questions relating to these Terms of Use or the use of the website, users may contact STC CONSULT:

— Email: office@stcconsult.fr

— Telephone: +33 (0)7 54 51 17 43

— Postal address: STC CONSULT, 45 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France.

 

STC CONSULT — Website Terms of Use — Version 3.0 / 19 June 2026 — www.stcconsult.fr